Uncertainty in life = uncertainty in dreams

We are all facing uncertain times, so it is not surprising that our dream seem to be reflecting that uncertainty. By that, I am referring to the on-again-off-again situations, as well as the constant disruptions in so many people’s plans.

What happens to the masses in everyday life happens to the masses in their dreams as well, so to say you are not alone in your dream situation would be a huge understatement. To a certain extent, we are all feeling as though, at some level, our power over our own lives has been compromised, and we have had to relinquish certain things. That is true, but at the same time, it has given many people who would not normally make time for them do so. If one is inclined to believe that there are no coincidences in life, this would be the perfect time for our dream state to act.

Considering the increased amount of interpretation requests I’ve received in the past six weeks, I am led to believe that the interpretations of your dreams right now should be considered vital.

Dear Dream Retriever: I dreamed about my friend’s stillborn baby, but in the dream he wasn’t dead, and he and I were sitting in a car playing, and when I got ready to crank up to follow his mother, the car wouldn’t start. — Francis

Dear Francis: Dreaming of a friend represents positive situations that deal with your career, in most cases. Dreaming of a stillborn baby is a symbol of last-minute failures. It is an indication of a feeling of loss right before you achieve something. In this case, it seems to be a new life or a possible career change. Playing with the child in the car would mean that your current state of mind is that you are ready and happy to move forward with your life. (Aren’t we all?) Your car represents what drives you in life as well as your ability to get there. A car that is unable to start represents you feeling powerless over a situation that is holding you back from moving forward with your life.

The dream seems to be reflecting a current emotional state of being anxious and restlessness as well.

Email Jackie Bryson is dreamretriever@yahoo.com.